Question

Identify the set of plants with fleshy pericarp.

• A. Guava, Orange
• B. Groundnut, Mango
• C. Mustard, Guava
• D. Mustard, Groundnut

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Guava, Orange

After fertilisation, the wall of the ovary develops into the fruit wall called pericarp. Fleshy pericarp is present in guava, orange and mango which is the edible part of the fruit. Pericarp is dry and inedible in groundnut and mustard.